Bundesdruckerei will provide document readers (VISOTEC Expert 600 readers) and the document database. These will be integrated into the secunet easygate solution, which takes advantage of secunet’s biomiddle middleware and software backbone.

When rolled out the ambitious solution will be usable by holders of 1st and 2nd generation EU/EER/CH ePassports, as well as German eID card holders.

The EasyPASS eGates that will be deployed are two door (entry and exit) mantrap solutions. This approach was mainly chosen for security reasons – as such a solution would be able to prevent travelers “escaping” if there is a positive hit against a watch list, for example. The face capturing unit (camera and illumination) is integrated in the exit door ensuring a smooth passage of the traveler through the eGates.